CHA is such a fun show...so much to see..it's impossible to show it all.....
First we begin with a good breakfast with Julianna and her mom Beverly
then....you walk and walk and walk...your poor feet swell, you need water, food...a chair....Okay..enough complaining...
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Lets get right to 'how a paper mache goddess form was transformed into gorgeous pieces of art'... on display at the Ranger booth..
The Winter CHA Designer Challenge
we had to use Stickles and Liquid Pearls in the design
and a closeup of mine taken at home
and I Love running into some of my bestest friends
Jess from Vintaj and Kathy the Crafty Chica
Dawn Bibby from the UK, Donna Downey, Wendy and Kat Okomoto & Janet & Leesa from Creative Impressions
Wendy Aikin from WaxWorksWest !
Ana Arujo and Suzanne McNeill
The adorable, love him to death, Ken Oliver (r) and his partner
I couldn't go 5 feet without running into a good friend...I guess that's what happens when you've been in the industry for 30 years !!!
But...don't get me wrong...I LOVE RETIREMENT !!
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Look forward to a new book from beading & wire designer Suzann Sladcik Wilson
Well..it's close to midnight...I think I will have to get some sleep..I have lot to blog, but it'll have to wait a bit.
I've been tweeting from the show, so I hope you're following me on twitter @suzeweinberg
LOVE the designer challenge. Such great pieces. Thanks for sharing. Wish I was there.
Posted by: Michelle Bernard | January 30, 2012 at 02:45 PM
Oh Suze...no one does it quite like you! *Ü* You are the bestest blogger when it comes to all of the knowhow and where-it's-at. I can always depend on you for all the gen and goss! LOL. Thank you so much for giving us an insight into all that matters. Looking forward to seeing more at the booths and artists at work. Love those dress forms too. ~Glen~
Posted by: Glen | January 30, 2012 at 10:10 AM
Love your goddess dress form. Retirement looks good on you.
Thank you for the tour through the floor with your tweets. It is sweet for you to let us be a fly on your shoulder.
~Jill
Posted by: Jill in Frisco | January 30, 2012 at 09:23 AM
Suze -
Thanks for keeping us up to date on CHA. It must be wonderful to know you've made so many friends through the years, doing what you love? And I loved seeing all the designer dressforms. They are just all out of this world, yours included!
Elaine Allen
Posted by: Elaine Allen | January 30, 2012 at 08:43 AM
Looks like a blast tho comfy shoes are a must it seems lol
Jeanette x
Posted by: Jc | January 30, 2012 at 04:00 AM
Hey Suze, I knew we could rely on you to bring us all the news and fabulous photographs of the show. I'm missing not being there but so glad that you are.
Love your Ranger Designer Challenge entry.....just gorgeous as are you!!!
Sending a hug, Lin x
Posted by: Lin | January 30, 2012 at 03:58 AM
Twerrific photos Suze, thanks for sharing your CHA fun with us. The dress forms are fantastic, I love to see different interpretations of the same piece.
Posted by: Kirsten Alicia | January 30, 2012 at 03:58 AM
Looks fabulous so far. You can't sleep! we want more!!!
All the best - hope your feet aren't TOO sore!
Kathyk
Posted by: Kathyk | January 30, 2012 at 03:36 AM
Yours are the best photos, and just love following you on your trip through the floor! Soak those feet!
xx
Posted by: Jennie | January 30, 2012 at 03:11 AM
Great job Suze...and lots of work. We all appreciate your wonderful pictures...sleep tight!
~Linda
Posted by: Linda Cain | January 30, 2012 at 03:03 AM
I have indeed been following your tweets, they are fab. Thanks for showing the Ranger work in close up they all look amazing (as always!) Enjoy the next day...
Posted by: Helen | January 30, 2012 at 03:03 AM